Little white lies and porky pies
Ever feel guilty about telling a little white lie? Well, don’t – we all do it. Join us to hear Dr Rebecca Sharp discuss one psychological framework for understanding why we lie: we lie because it is useful for us. Despite the fact that we all tell lies, there are contexts in which we are concerned about people’s lying. In this talk, Rebecca will share her experience and research in supporting people with traumatic brain injuries and dementia who might be confused about the truth, and share some of the strategies we might use to support them.
Bio
Dr Rebecca Sharp is a senior lecturer in the School of Psychology. She is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (doctoral level) and New Zealand-registered psychologist. Her research interests include expanding the application of behavioural science, supporting people with dementia and traumatic brain injury and teaching pedagogy. Rebecca has been a consultant for the Welsh government’s Behavioural Science Unit, and as a clinician, has worked with recidivist youth offenders, adults and children with brain injuries, adults with dementia, and adults and children with intellectual disabilities.
Event
8:00pm @Norma Taps, 90 Wellesley Street West, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
Also speaking at this location at 6:30pm is Liza Bolton
Venue Note: The venue will be offering their limited "Quiz Night" menu only.
